Hey,
I come from a research and development background in biotechnology and i recently took my GMAT. I did quite well - scoring 740. I wanted to know if i should include it in my Resume.
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I would hide anything below 700. If English is your first language or you went to English speaking institutions I would not put anything below 730.
Hope it helps,
Andrea
Dear Avaneesh,
It does not hurt to include your impressive GMAT score of 740 (which is in the 97th percentile if I'm not mistaken), but this question drives at a more fundamental issue: what your ultimate resume and application strategy here? You woud need to supply a little more information to guage the impact of the inclusion of this score. I refer to information such as your academic history, professional career to date, and the firms you to which you intend to apply...among other things.
Be aware that with certain firms and with certain application programmes (the traditional MBA autumn recruiting being a rather specific one), the 97th percentile impressive, but, by itself, not overly so. Therefore a comprehensive application strategy must support the inclusion of the score in your resume to create the maximum positive impact.
Good luck to you.
Good advice Tyrion, i put up more information on a new question. i'd love your thoughts. — Avaneesh on Jun 10, 2017
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Include GMAT in cv - cutoff
Hi,
Agree, would not put below 700-710
650 is unfortunately too low and will not provide you any extra points no matter what the tier is
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Originally answered:
Include GMAT in cv - cutoff
Hey,
Just to complement others comments: if you’re doing an MBA check if you don’t have university specific guidelines for your case. At LBS, we have a specific cut off point. Now of other unis with such guidelines
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Bruno
Hey, would not putting a gmat score be perceived negatively ? Also, can it be a reason for not being invited for an interview — Kanika on Jun 12, 2018
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